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12:20 PM.There are signs of improvement to the manufacturing sector. Audio

12:16 PM.Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police shooting a couple in Christchurch on Wednesday night. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:11 PM.The Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Māori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The South Wairarapa District Council is facing a growing backlash over plans to close a stretch of road along a piece of the region's coastline leading to a DOC reserve. Herenga a Nuku the Outdoor… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Police in Christchurch have just given an update on Thursday morning's shooting in the suburb of Bryndwyr. Reporter Tim Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:36 PM.A forestry boss is challenging new land use restrictions. Audio

12:28 PM.Another Silver Fern has decided to play across the Tasman. Audio

12:18 PM.The Electricity Authority is to dig deeper into business complaints about energy pricing, contract availability and business conduct in the electricity and gas markets. Audio

12:15 PM.A political commentator says Labour is shutting down all debate on its response to the Covid pandemic. Political analyst Dr Grant Duncan spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:12 PM.A woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

1:10 PM.In today's episode, New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility; The local government minister has confirmed he'll be… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.We all know about high butter prices, but a Hastings pie maker says the soaring price of mince is adding to his struggles. John van den Berk from John's Bakery and Cafe spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has no plans to apologise for her remarks in the House on Tuesday. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:35 PM.Farmers have concerns around a possible overseas takeover of Alliance Group. Audio

12:28 PM.Another podium result for a kiwi athlete in Europe. Audio

12:19 PM.It's good news for ASB. Audio

12:16 PM.The local government minister has confirmed he'll be taking a paper to cabinet before Christmas with a proposed model to cap rates. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility. Washington Federation of State Employees Union President Mike Yestramski… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The Wellington suburb of Newtown is getting a bad rap and has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Wellington Deputy mayor and councillor for the Kaikawawa southern ward Laurie Foon spoke to… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 12 August 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sport for Tuesday 12th August 2025 Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 12 August 2025 Audio